The male competition started last night and in the words of Simon Cowell, (to be read with a British accent) "That was actually quite boring..."!
I was so disappointed as I had anticipated an incredible showing by the men in this competition. After all, the show is now in its 6th or so season and one just expects the level to rise with each year.
I will say that they certainly have a variety of star wannabees in the lineup. Each contestant is very unique as far as singing style, sound and physical look. One guy insists on singing barefoot (Simon suggested that he put shoes on the next time that he performs!), another rather "plump" contestant wears a full head of curls and cracks jokes (he doesn't fit the "Idol image" but he really has a beautifully interesting voice), while another has shaggy, dark, shoulder-length hair and looked like a deer caught in headlights last night as Simon totally tore his singing apart. My heart went out to him as this kid is only 17 years old, one of the youngest this year. A touching contestant's story was the United States sailor who actually missed the birth of his daughter because he was auditioning for Idol.(I wonder how his wife felt about that?!) There is even a burly guy named Sundance, which sounds like a name right out of the 60's. All in all, it was an interesting group without any one contestant really standing out from the crowd.
I do believe that most of the guys showed their extreme nervousness last night as this was the first show in which the public votes on the final 24. Not a night for the faint of heart as millions of people make it a point to watch this show!
Tonight, the top 12 girls will do their thing. I am hoping for a little more excitement on this evening's show.
You go, girls!
...more tomorrow.
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